DB Cargo is bleeding cash—EUR 350 million lost in 2023 alone—but Germany’s not giving up on its rail freight giant just yet. With restructuring underway and EU-approved subsidies on the table, Berlin’s betting on a turnaround. Meanwhile, the rest of Europe is watching closely—asking whether public money can really fix what the…
A controversial move by Ukrzaliznytsia (UZ) to revoke a 30% discount on rail freight for agricultural…
Europe’s FP5-TRANS4M-R project moves closer to authorising Digital Automatic Coupling (DAC), with successful…
Kazakhstan’s rail freight sector is hitting new highs—and new hurdles. With record-breaking grain exports,…
Debate erupts over the firefighting response to the benzene tanker fire in the Czech Republic, amid claims…
Spending 20 hours on a pile of toxic material in the middle of nowhere might seem terrifying, but many travellers fancy this attraction. Riding an…
Alstom has delivered its 500th electric locomotive to Indian Railways, marking a key milestone in India’s rail freight modernisation. Fully made in…
Hungary’s rail freight sector is facing a critical downturn, with volumes dropping and infrastructure lagging behind European peers. As inflation…
A simple logistical shift has turned China’s used car exports into a booming trade phenomenon. Trains loaded with pre-owned vehicles roll into Central…
European rail regulators are tightening their grip on wagon safety as NYMWAG faces scrutiny over welding defects. With inspections completed and next steps…
Ukraine intensifies sabotage against Russian railways, targeting locomotives, fuel trains, and key infrastructure to disrupt supply lines.
Global trade routes are shifting, and one corridor is rising fast. The Middle Corridor—once an alternative, now a contender—is seeing record freight…
The investigation into NYMWAG CS’s railcars is ongoing, with industry leaders weighing in on safety concerns. Wascosa and Railtrans Wagon, two key players…
While major rail freight companies struggle, ČD Cargo Poland is building a strong position in the Polish market. Despite an industry-wide downturn,…
The new management at PKP Cargo is setting out a bold restructuring plan and strategic vision aimed at stabilizing the company and restoring profitability…